Residential Support Worker - Full Time
- Competitive salary & generous salary packaging options
- Attractive shift pattern with nine consecutive days off every three weeks.
- Nedland Location
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join a small, caring team providing support to a 25-year-old man with Down’s Syndrome and autism. He is a gentle soul who communicates primarily through non-verbal means and thrives on routine, kindness, and connection. Residential Support Workers will be required to work a 24 hour roster pattern. The roster rotates over a 3-week period and will be discussed further at interview.
About Him:
- He loves:
- Visits to the park
- Watching The Wiggles
- Solving puzzles
- Playing simple games
- Doing yoga
- Spending time with animals
If you enjoy building trust, creating joy in small moments, and spending time with someone who sees the world a little differently, this could be the role for you. If you are a dedicated support worker who believes in making a difference, we invite you to join our team. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, enabling you to have a profound impact on the life of someone extraordinary.
Our Residential Support Workers make a positive difference in the lives of the adults residing in shared homes by assisting them to live the life they choose, including daily activities such as hobbies, personal care and domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning and maintaining a home. Residential Support Workers are also responsible for keeping up to date client records and administration tasks.
About You
- Are you a compassionate and experienced support worker looking for an opportunity to have an impact on someone's life?
- Requirements for the role:
- Motivation to provide care and advocate for others
- Previous experience with autism and or down’s syndrome is ideal, but training will be provided
- Meal Preparation and cooking
- Experience providing personal care needs ensuring dignity
- Ability to swim
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Patient and calm during challenging situations
- Vigilant and observant with sound decision making and problem-solving skills
- Experienced working with complex communication needs, and use of an Alternative Augmented Communication (AAC).
- Commitment to maintaining routines and consistency
- Full driver's licence without P plates
Benefits
There are many benefits to working at the Association, here are just a few.
Collaboration: Work in a collaborative team where everyone's ideas are valued, and success is achieved together!
Positive Impact: Your role will help individuals live their best, most fulfilling life.
Financial benefits: Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
Salary packaging: up to $15,900 per annum + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Salary packaging allows you to pay for your expenses with money from your salary before tax is taken out. Pay less tax, and your take home pay increases!
About Us
The Autism Association is one of Australia’s largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of people with Autism and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.
Apply Now
To apply, click “Apply Now” below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 20 August 2025, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.
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